Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra, 2003 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2003 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Use care when handling the torsion bars in order to avoid chipping or scratching the coating. Damage to the coating will result in premature failure of the torsion bars.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Install the J 36202 to the adjustment arm and the crossmember.
Increase the tension on the adjustment arm until the load is removed from the adjustment bolt and the adjuster nut.

Fig 1: Install J 36202 To Adjustment Arm & Crossmember
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IMPORTANT: Mark the adjustment bolt and count the number of times that is required to remove the adjustment bolt.
Remove the adjustment bolt (3) and the adjuster nut (4).

Fig 2: Remove Adjustment Bolt & Adjuster Nut

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Remove the J 36202, allowing the torsion bar to unload.
Remove the adjustment arm by sliding the torsion bar forward until the torsion bar clears the adjustment arm. Use your hand to support the adjustment arm as the adjustment arm releases from the torsion bar.

Fig 3: Remove Adjustment Arm

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Remove the torsion bar crossmember bolts (4) from the weld nuts (1).

Fig 4: Torsion Bar Crossmember Bolts & Weld Nuts
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IMPORTANT: Note the position of the torsion bars as the left and right bars are different.
Remove the torsion bars from the vehicle.

Fig 5: Remove Torsion Bars

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